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'''SmartAlmanac<sup>TM</sup>''' is our unique and proprietary feature that integrates the music library into our ringing systems. ~~Thirty years after~~ Chime Master debuted this feature, we are still the only company offering true set-it-and-forget-it scheduling. Instead of scheduling specific songs or even seasonal music to play on certain dates, simply indicate at what times during the week you want music to play. The system will choose appropriate music for the current season from then on, every week, every season, every year.

This page describes the SmartAlmanac that Chime Master has used on all musical bell ringing products through the year 2020. The information here now applies to the LX Carillon. The new AX touchscreen ringing systems have an advanced [[SmartAlmanac AX]] that you may customize using [https://chime.center/ Chime.Center].

'''SmartAlmanac<sup>TM</sup>''' is our unique and proprietary feature that integrates the music library into our ringing systems. Decades since Chime Master debuted this feature, we are still the only company offering true set-it-and-forget-it scheduling. Instead of scheduling specific songs or even seasonal music to play on certain dates, simply indicate at what times during the week you want music to play. The system will choose appropriate music for the current season from then on, every week, every season, every year.

SmartAlmanac's festival database includes either Western Gregorian or Eastern Orthodox holidays that move with Easter.

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Music is grouped first into Sacred or Non-Sacred, then into Catholic, Protestant or Ecumenical, then into the appropriate season(s). When programming random selections, the user selects between Sacred and Non-Sacred. If the Marian season is enabled in the almanac setup menu, then Catholic selections play for the Sacred groups. When the Marian season is disabled, Protestant music will play.

Premium Management Suite support software allows you to configure your own personalized random play lists for each season. Simply drag and drop the music you want in the season's list or delete those you do not care to hear.

[[Music_librarian_MS|Premium Management Suite]] support software allows you to configure your own personalized random play lists for each season. Simply drag and drop the music you want in the season's list or delete those you do not care to hear.

== US Holidays ==

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=== Lent ===

If Set for "Yes" the system will play from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday

If Set for "Yes" the system will play from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday. If OFF Good Friday is set to "No," Lenten music will continue through Holy Saturday.

=== Off Good Friday ===

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 <div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help|Help]] > [[Electronic_Carillon_Components|Specifications]] '''</div><br />
-'''SmartAlmanac<sup>TM</sup>''' is our unique and proprietary feature that integrates the music library into our ringing systems. Thirty years after Chime Master debuted this feature, we are still the only company offering true set-it-and-forget-it scheduling. Instead of scheduling specific songs or even seasonal music to play on certain dates, simply indicate at what times during the week you want music to play. The system will choose appropriate music for the current season from then on, every week, every season, every year.
+This page describes the SmartAlmanac that Chime Master has used on all musical bell ringing products through the year 2020. The information here now applies to the LX Carillon. The new AX touchscreen ringing systems have an advanced [[SmartAlmanac AX]] that you may customize using [https://chime.center/ Chime.Center].
+'''SmartAlmanac<sup>TM</sup>''' is our unique and proprietary feature that integrates the music library into our ringing systems. Decades since Chime Master debuted this feature, we are still the only company offering true set-it-and-forget-it scheduling. Instead of scheduling specific songs or even seasonal music to play on certain dates, simply indicate at what times during the week you want music to play. The system will choose appropriate music for the current season from then on, every week, every season, every year.
 SmartAlmanac's festival database includes either Western Gregorian or Eastern Orthodox holidays that move with Easter.
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 Music is grouped first into Sacred or Non-Sacred, then into Catholic, Protestant or Ecumenical, then into the appropriate season(s). When programming random selections, the user selects between Sacred and Non-Sacred. If the Marian season is enabled in the almanac setup menu, then Catholic selections play for the Sacred groups. When the Marian season is disabled, Protestant music will play.
-Premium Management Suite support software allows you to configure your own personalized random play lists for each season. Simply drag and drop the music you want in the season's list or delete those you do not care to hear.
+[[Music_librarian_MS|Premium Management Suite]] support software allows you to configure your own personalized random play lists for each season. Simply drag and drop the music you want in the season's list or delete those you do not care to hear.
 == US Holidays ==
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 === Lent ===
-If Set for "Yes" the system will play from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday
+If Set for "Yes" the system will play from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday. If OFF Good Friday is set to "No," Lenten music will continue through Holy Saturday.
 === Off Good Friday ===